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Cal Fire's Siskiyou Unit has determined the causes of two wildfires that burned earlier this month, attributing one to an electrical source and the other to agricultural equipment operating during dangerous fire weather…
A Shasta County man was arrested on June 16, 2026, on suspicion of sending and receiving child sexual abuse material online. Christopher Holmes, 37, of Shingletown, is facing five charges.
A vacant home in Willows was destroyed in a fire on June 11, 2026. The Willows Fire Department has determined the fire was human-caused, but the intent is unclear.
A new commission, formed by advocacy groups and lawmakers, seeks to improve California's public defense system, which provides no state funding for poor people accused of crimes.
The Cal Fire Siskiyou Unit plans a 10-acre prescribed night burn near Yreka on June 18-19, weather permitting. Residents and motorists should expect fire activity and smoke.
Multiple events are planned across Redding, Chico, Oroville, Weed, and Humboldt County to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19-20, 2026.
A large grass fire broke out northeast of Rancho Tehama near Gallatin Road on June 16 and is still burning. The Cal Fire Tehama-Glenn Unit is responding to the incident.
Colton Roan, 32, is on trial for killing his grandparents, Julian Uranga and Karen Uranga, in 2022. Jury selection began Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
A new event venue, The Peak, is opening in Redding, offering a space for parties, showers, and events.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026, not to defend the county or Registrar of Voters Clint Curtis in a lawsuit challenging Measure B.
Kabongo Moses Dingao, 20, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to commit rape after a woman reported being assaulted in Upper Bidwell Park. The woman secretly recorded part of the encounter on her cellphone.
A 25-year-old Oroville man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after smashing a business's front door with a rock and stealing food items. The Oroville Police Department responded to a citizen report of damage to a bu…
Congressman James Gallagher was sworn into office on June 16, 2026, and vowed to represent the Northstate's interests in Washington.
The City of Redding launched a fire prevention initiative targeting homeless residents, with staff visiting over 50 encampments to educate on fire safety and prevent future fires.
Butte County Public Health has launched public surveys as part of the 'Rural Water Safety Project,' a two-year initiative to review and update the county's water well and septic ordinances.
Shasta County supervisors voted 4-0 to let a state lawsuit against the county take its course without defending it. The measure, approved by 56% of voters, changes local election procedures in ways that defy statewide l…
The Shasta YMCA is providing free breakfast and lunch to children up to 18 years old on weekdays throughout the summer, thanks to state funding.
Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson is asking the board to reinstate impact fees, which were suspended in 2024. The fees are intended to compensate for development's effects on public resources.
Anderson police are reminding residents that all fireworks are illegal in Shasta County, with violators facing fines and jail time. Authorities urge residents to avoid using illegal fireworks due to increased wildfire r…
Cal Fire arrested a 28-year-old Sacramento man on suspicion of arson after an investigation linked him to a June 11 vegetation fire near Shingletown.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved $10,000 retention bonuses for district attorneys and public defenders in an effort to combat staffing shortages. The bonuses are a temporary solution to address declining…
The Enterprise Lions Club is providing free tow chain protectors made from recycled fire hoses to prevent fires in Redding. The protectors are available at Les Schwab Tire Center locations across the city.
Shasta County will certify its June election results on July 2, as required by state law. The certification process is expected to be completed within the 28-day timeframe established by state law.
A 65-page lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber seeks to block Shasta County's Measure B from taking effect after voters approved the measure in the June election.
A Chico man, Carl Derr, was arrested on June 15, 2026, in connection with a burglary at the Bidwell Park Golf Club, where tools and an electric utility vehicle were reported stolen.